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Personal: Born in Harnett County, North Carolina; married wife, Caroline, in 1986; father of three young children Hobbies & Interests: Outdoor sports including basketball, golf and cycling; recreational activities with his children; listening to contemporary Christian music and good instrumental music Interesting Facts: Sales Representative at Cyn-Mar Wholesale Florist in Pine Level, NC for 13 years. Kerry traveled in Eastern NC representing the company and selling floral products to local florists. While working as Outreach Minister with the Johnston County Baptist Association in Selma, NC, Kerry coordinated and conducted backyard Bible clubs with Hispanic farm workers.

Kerry became a Christian at the age of 18 under the mentorship of Pastor Dr. Tom Gaskins in 1978. Dr. Gaskins and Kerry met though their involvement with high school baseball. Dr. Gaskins was a coach and Kerry was a student.

Kerry sensed his calling to the ministry as he began his college days at Campbell, so he began working part-time as a youth minister while in college. Since then, Kerry has worked at three churches and two summer camps before coming to North Run.

"Coming to North Run in April 1999 has been a joy and the highlight in my career. Being able to work as a staff member with Dr. Gaskins and the North Run family is a dream come true for me. Thank you for allowing me to serve you and this community for what I hope is many years to come."

Education

• 1978: Graduated from Smithfield-Selma High School
• 1984: Graduated from Campbell University with a Bachelor's Degree in Religion
• Currently enrolled in Baptist Theological Seminary in Richmond working toward a Masters of Divinity degree

Experience

• Youth Minister, Pine Level Baptist Church, Pine Level, NC
• Youth Minister, Edgerton United Methodist Church, Selma, NC
• Assisted with an after-shool program affiliated with Smithfield Baptist Church, Smithfield, NC
• Youth Minister, Live Oak Baptist Church, Selma, NC
• Outreach Minister, Johnston County Baptist Association, Selma, NC